"Physics- B.A. with Teaching of Science Concentrations" vs. a Regular Physics B.A.

anhydrite
Thu, 12 Feb 2015 05:07:04 +0000

Some of what you say sounds a little confusing, but I basically agree with your thinking.

First: isn’t it a BS for physics, not a BA? Unless somehow your current teaching track switches it to a BA.

Second: how are you able to complete a physics degree switching from political science in your last year? Unless, one presumes, you already had a good amount of the physics pre-requisites completed, which is certainly possible.

You don’t have to name your institution, but what type is it? Is the physics program you are enrolled in, or would like to complete, accredited?

Third: yes, I feel your fears may be justified, in the sense that for your future, obtaining a rigorous BS in physics may position you better in the future for a physics-oriented career. If you end up teaching high school physics, you will need to attain the proper H.S. teaching credential in your respective teaching state anyway. So if the physics-teaching track somehow “waters down” your physics education – in the sense you may not be eligible for graduate study in physics with it, or if it is indeed looked upon as a lesser physics education – you may be better off doing the full bachelor of science sequence. That way, I believe you’ll have more choices available to you for the future.